Part Time Book Club Associate

Libertyville, Illinois, United States | Part-time

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Do you like to read? Have strong organizational skills? Our Library is seeking a part-time Book Club Associate with a strong commitment to providing superior library service to patrons at the Cook Park and Aspen Drive Libraries. 

Hours: 

  • Part-time (20 hours per week), Monday through Friday 9am-1:30pm 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Process all holds for members of book clubs (800+ holds/month)  

  • Secure copies of materials from other libraries through LINKin and Interlibrary Loan  

  • Maintain and update book club database; create reports when needed 

  • Create schedules for book clubs based on title availability  

  • Update and print book club brochures  

  • Work with Readers’ Services Supervisor to coordinate communications with book clubs 

Requirements: 

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail  

  • Strong technology skills; previous database experience preferred  

  • Customer service focused  

  • Knowledge of current fiction  

  • Familiarity with online library catalogs  

  • Previous library experience preferred  

  • High school diploma 

Salary and Benefits: 

Starting at $16/hour DOQ. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Optional vision, dental, life insurance and 457(b) deferred compensation plan. Paid sick, vacation, holiday and parental leave. Cost of living increases and merit bonuses. 

Posting closes October 14th, 2026 

Cook Memorial Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer